| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 79.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.081, 138.280 |
| UTC time | 1976-05-02 06:17:51.400 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 2, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Republic of Indonesia on Sunday, May 2, 1976 at 06:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Wamena (Republic of Indonesia - ID), about 135.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 138.280 and latitude -3.081.
| Location | Wamena |
| Country | Indonesia (ID) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-05-02
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